Big Lots Bids a Somber Farewell to Ohio

OHIO STATE — In what marks the most significant blow to Ohio's retail sector this year, Columbus-headquartered Big Lots is officially entering its final weeks of operation. After decades of serving as a staple of the discount market, the once-mighty chain is completing a total wind-down of its North American footprint following a series of failed restructuring attempts.

3 Retail Giants Leaving Ohio in June 2026

OHIO - The retail landscape in Ohio is bracing for a significant shift as the state prepares to bid farewell to three massive household names. By June 2026, the final shuttering of several corporate giants will leave major vacancies in shopping centers from Cleveland to Cincinnati. Driven by total company liquidations and the final stages of bankruptcy wind-downs, these departures mark the end of an era for Ohio-based retail empires and national staples alike.

3 Iconic Clothing Retailers Shuttering Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND - Rhode Island's compact but vibrant retail scene is seeing a significant shift this spring. As several national apparel giants undergo total liquidations or major corporate restructurings, the "Ocean State" is losing several long-standing shopping staples. For many locals, these departures—concentrated heavily in the State major malls—mark the end of a familiar era in Rhode Island fashion.